Looking to diversify beyond CTAP? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with CTAP — they tend to move on their own, which can help reduce risk when the rest of your portfolio drops. The stock ideas table highlights individual companies that behave independently from CTAP.
Best Diversifiers for CTAP
1527 ETFs have low correlation with CTAP (below 0.3), 229 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is Proshares Ultrashort Bitcoin ETF (SBIT) (Cryptocurrency) with a 1Y correlation of -0.16, roughly unchanged from -0.16 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proshares Ultrashort Bitcoin ETF | -0.16 | -0.16 | -0.16 | 52 | Cryptocurrency, Leveraged Cryptocurrency | CTAP vs SBIT | |
| VictoryShares Short-Term Bond ETF | -0.16 | -0.16 | -0.16 | 96 | Short-Term Bond | CTAP vs USTB | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2028 Term Treasury ETF | -0.16 | -0.16 | -0.16 | 74 | Government Bonds | CTAP vs IBTI | |
| ProShares Short Bitcoin ETF | -0.16 | -0.16 | -0.16 | 57 | Cryptocurrency | CTAP vs BITI | |
| Brookmont Catastrophic Bond ETF | -0.15 | -0.15 | -0.15 | 97 | Nontraditional Bonds | CTAP vs ILS |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from CTAP, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to CTAP and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is Cohen & Steers Quality Income Realty Fund, Inc. (RQI) (Financial Services) with a 1Y correlation of 0.03, roughly unchanged from 0.03 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cohen & Steers Quality Income Realty Fund, Inc. | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 61 | Financial Services |
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